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Photo essay on the Iraq war
By Will 2 months ago, 1 Comment »
It’s five years since the Americans invaded Iraq. Not even the most pessimistic of commentators would have predicted they would have so much troops still in the country, half a decade later.
Reuters have produced a commemorative video - or rather a photo essay, which is even better for this particular subject. Anyone interested in journalism, photography (or, let’s face it, war in general) should not hesitate in clicking here immediately.
[via Sambrook]
Yes this blog is largely about cricket, but I occasionally post other things - particularly on journalism and photography
1 Comment »England are rubbish again. But nevermind
By Will 3 months ago, 2 Comments »
I was about to pour scorn on England’s filthy performance today, but the following site just popped up on Google Reader…and reminded me just how pointless and insignificant sport is. It’s almost laughable! Reuters photographic coverage of Kenya has been outstanding and, for any fans of photographic journalism, the following (horrific) photos are a must. In fact, even if you don’t care for photography, it’s worth reminding yourself what is happening in Kenya.
2 Comments »Getty Images’ “Spirit of Cricket” exhibition
By Will 3 years ago, at the start of June, 4 Comments »
Just got back from visiting Getty Images’ “Spirit Of Cricket” exhibition (free), which was absolutely brilliant. I’d seen a lot of the more modern photos (several were taken from 2004), but they somehow took on more meaning when viewed in full size.
The best, though, were the older ones - at least 2 or 3 I would have bought there and then if I had that sort of money (generally they were all £250 each). They were stunning and evocotive in equal measure, my favourite being a shot of children and adults playing street-cricket in London, with 3 stumps drawn in chalk on a lamp-post. Can’t remember the date - will check in the exhibition’s brochure which, incidentally, you do have to pay for (genuine mistake - woops, sorry Getty).
It’s so rare to have Cricket showcased in this manner in Britain, and the photos themselves are so rare, I’d urge you to go and look. It really is worth it, especially considering it’s free (unless you decide to buy some, obviously!).
UPDATE: I’ve highlighted the ones I liked, which you can see at Getty’s site here
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